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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,580 and 432,504

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,580 and 432,504 is: 932,594.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,580 : 432,504 = 432,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,580/432,504 = 432,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,580x = 432,504 × 432,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,580x = 187,059,710,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,059,710,016/200,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932,594.03

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